Accounting and Financial Manager

5 days ago

Springfield, Illinois, United States City of Springfield, OH Full time
Job Title: Accounting & Budget Manager

Join the City of Springfield, OH team as an Accounting & Budget Manager, responsible for overseeing the city's accounting and financial reporting functions, budget development, and financial planning.

Job Summary:

This is a highly responsible professional accounting and administrative position that requires a strong emphasis on leadership, organizational awareness, and cultural fit to align with the City's values of teamwork, transparency, and public service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate a complex accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Direct, supervise, and review the work of accounting staff, ensuring alignment with City goals and culture.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain systems for general and specialized accounting, including financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
  • Oversee the annual budget preparation process, assist with revenue forecasting, expense tracking, and variance analysis for the City.
  • Provide technical advice and assistance to City departments on financial management, budgeting, and accounting issues.
  • Review and audit invoices, vouchers, and disbursements.
  • Collaborate with analysts and consultants to develop data processing programs for accounting and financial reporting purposes.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including budget-to-actual comparisons and forecasts.
  • Assist with the coordination of the annual audit, providing necessary documentation and acting as the primary liaison for auditors.
  • Develop, maintain, and update financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure proper internal controls.
  • Serve as a financial advisor to City leadership, providing support during collective bargaining negotiations and special projects.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting and budgeting, including at least two years of supervisory experience.
  • Considerable experience in municipal accounting.
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities in leadership, organizational awareness, cultural fit, accounting principles, financial reporting, budget development, communication, and software proficiency.
Benefits:
  • Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement pension, and retirement savings plan.
  • Vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays.
  • Access to a fitness center and experience pay after five years of service.

The City of Springfield, OH is committed to a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Human Resources Department at least 1 week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.

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